But, only for a while. I have a ton of books to read . . . I have to read them in order to review them. In the mean time, do not read The Shack. Sorry for all those who "love" this book, but I know it's crap. I put my copy in the bin where it belongs. I'll keep it simple: it's not right. In fact, it's very "new age Christianity". I'd rather roast in a fire than give it a good review. Quite plainly: God would never appear to a person as a woman. Why not? It's possible, perhaps, but I really rather doubt it. Even Jesus called Him Father. That's pretty clear: He's a he for our understanding of this life being about the Marriage Feast and all that. I can say that if someone reads this book, they'd really be better off reading the New Testament. The NT is solid. Why read the Gospels fictionalized? Read the Bible!
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Oh oh oh!!! My book club read this book and I have to say that it was the only book in three years that I refused to read. I just refused. I held it in my hands. I read the back cover. I flipped through it and stopped in a couple of random spots to read a sentence or paragraph. I listened to the dear friend who's pick it was extol all it's virtues. But my heart just said No. It just said No. And so I didn't read it. You have put it into words so much better here than I was able to, but you are so right. I just knew it was crap.
Have fun reading, I'll miss you!
happy to skip it.
Oh good, Cassie. I am glad to hear that someone refused to read it. It's not being mean to say "no" to this book - this book just screamed at me "NO". I read it . . .I can see how folks get pulled into it . . . but the middle of the book is all an expounding of sorts of the Gospels. Essentially, the main character is approached by God appearing as a woman because the main character would not accept God as a male figure since his earthly father was such a jerk. That pretty much floored me. What? We can't handle God as He is? Whatever! Then, Jesus told the main character that there are many paths to God . . . well, that's pretty shakey theology.
Please do skip it, MM!
Jamie - I'll be putting up a few reviews and my usual by the end of next week - or sooner.
Oh my. Thanks for the tip against this book. I couldn't imagine reading a book that portrays God as a women. :::sick:::
Oh my goodness, I am so happy you posted about The Shack! A dear friend of mine kept telling me to read it, and saying it would help in understanding the Trinity...I read it, and got about halfway through. I just couldn't get into it, and I never understood why, until I read your post. I totally agree! It just didn't sit right with me, and as I'm typing this, you hit the nail right on the head. I was cracking up at your post too...that was too funny. You've got quite a way with words. :-)
Well, Jen, when I'm a lookin' at a pile of dung, I'm not going to pretend it's roses, eh?
I felt better about spending that money on The Shack after I put it in the garbage bin. :-)
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